The First Noel

The first noel, the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Noel, noel, noel, noel Born is the king of israel! They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night. Noel, noel, noel, noel Born is the king of israel! Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly lord That hath made heaven and earth of nought And with his blood mankind has bought. Noel, noel, noel, noel Born is the king of israel!